3-dimensional surgical planning of facial reconstruction in hemifacial microsomia

Hemifacial microsomia is characterized with facial asymmetry due to a unilateral congenital deficiency in both soft and hard tissues. An accurate soft and hard tissue reconstruction remains a challenge to the oral and maxillofacial surgeons. With the development of 3-dimensional photographic and computerized prediction system, treatment outcomes can be more precise. This will aid the surgeons in achieving a predictable result and better assurance to the patients. We aim to present a technique of 3-dimensional imaging planning for surgical correction of facial asymmetry and illustrate it with a case of hemifacial microsomia.link_to_subscribed_fulltex